US President Joe Biden visited Kentucky, USA to inspect the tornado destruction on Wednesday, where 71 people were dead. Biden visited Mayfield, and later Dawson Springs, which is mostly destroyed, including homes and businesses. Addressing state and local officials in Mayfield, Biden pledged to support rebuilding and recovery efforts. “I intend to do whatever it takes as long as it takes to support your state, your local leaders and as you recover and rebuild because you will recover and you will rebuild. The scope of this destruction is almost beyond belief” Biden said during the brief press at the destruction site.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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